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Top 8 Coziest Places to Study in State College

Katie Hinkle
Bailey McBride
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at PSU chapter.

Before your seasonal depression hits, let me reveal these hidden gems of State College that are sure to make you want to cozy up with a big hoodie and hot coffee.

Saint’s Café 

Into the hustle and bustle of your favorite city coffee shop? Saint’s is the place for you, with soothing aesthetics and plenty of small tables to work by yourself or with a friend.

Pattee Stacks

This is a classic choice, but I had to throw it in for its rustic charm and isolation to help you focus in your own space.

WC Clarke’s The Cheese Shoppe 

It may be a mistake recommending this place since I enjoy how empty it typically is, but the Cheese Shoppe is tucked away on Calder perfect for cozying up with a good book… or a good textbook for that matter. 

 Harry Potter Room 

The Harry Potter room, formally known as the Paterno Humanities Reading Room, is the perfect quiet space to study in Pattee/Paterno when you don’t exactly want to be alone, but you don’t want to get distracted in conversation. Gives me great vibes of our traditional college campus and its beauty.

 Irving’s Basement 

The basement specifically is the best place to kick back but also get down to business. With couches, plenty of table space, and illusion mirrors to avoid the small underground feel, Irving’s will always be a favorite.

Sower’s Harvest 

This fairly new addition to downtown State College is perfect for a Sunday brunch and cram session with your classmates. With a big, fresh menu to keep you fueled and motivated, who wouldn’t want to spend an afternoon here? 

Rothrock Coffee 

While this one may require a bit longer of a trip down Atherton, this option is great for residents with a car on campus, or locals. Once again, this captures a city feel with sleek aesthetics and a delicious, original coffee blend. 

Webster’s Bookstore/ Café 

Webster’s is a great environment for the wandering mind. The creative atmosphere keeps you motivated and entertained. It’s basically like being in a quaint library, except this one has killer sandwiches. 

Happy studying, collegiates! 

Katie Hinkle is currently a sophomore at Penn State studying Public Relations. She is actively involved in Greek life on campus as well as Penn State THON. In her spare time, she also works part time as a photographer and enjoys participating in local community service.
Bailey McBride is a Senior at Penn State University pursuing a Broadcast Journalism degree with minors in Political Science and Digital Media Trends & Analytics. She is a sister of Delta Gamma. She enjoys making hyper-organizational lists and looking at future pups to adopt. Her dream job is to be Press Secretary of the White House.